Top 6 Best Netbook Stands

So you want to use your netbook as you would your computer, without hurting your back and body in the process. That’s why vertical notebook stands are very handy. They help you lift your netbook and use it more conveniently, whether you are at home on the road. Some of these stands have a cooling fan, which is even better.

If you are looking for a notebook stand to use your gadget more conveniently (and ease the pressure on your body), these 6 netbook stands are worth a look:

Bracketron LTM-204-BX Netbook Cooling Stand: a pretty handy netbook stand that supports multiple viewing angles and has a USB powered cooling fan.

Adjustable Laptop Stand with USB Hub: provides better air flow for your laptop. Very light-weight and solid. Sports a 4-port USB hub too.

Bracketron LTM-205-BX Netbook X-type Stand: a foldable stand that is quite portable and easy to put together. Supports multiple angles from 0 to 45 degrees. (more…)

5 Best Netbook Cooling Stands

Netbooks may be tiny, but they still heat up after a while. Heat is the enemy of electronics no matter how well they are built or which company is their manufacturer. Thankfully, there are plenty of netbook stands that will cool down your netbook and don’t cost you too much money. They don’t take away from your experience with your netbook either.

If your netbook heats up a lot, and you want to cool it down as much as possible, you should check out these cooling stands:

Bracketron LTM-204-BX Netbook Cooling Stand: not only cools your netbook down, but it helps you use your netbook without putting too much pressure on your back and body.

Cables Unlimted FANNBCOOL3 MiniFit Slate Netbook Cooler: it is made out of aluminum to offer better cooling. The fan is powered by USB. Very compact and great for travel.

Belkin Cooling Stand & Netbook Sleeve: talk about hitting two targets with one stone. It’s not only a nice carrying case, it also comes with a compact netbook cooler too.

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13 Best Replacement Netbook Batteries

So you have bought a netbook? You can’t expect to power it up without a battery. Your netbook already comes with a battery, but if you have owned a laptop before, you know that these batteries can only handle a certain number of cycles before they start losing their capacity. So it’s always wise to have a backup solution at hand just in case. Whether you want to use your replacement batteries for long trips or to hedge your bets, these 13 netbook batteries help you keep your netbook powered up:

HP Mini 210 Series Battery: if you have purchased the latest HP netbook (210) and need a replacement battery, this battery comes in handy. It gives you 8 hours of battery.

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA and 1101HA 6 Cell Battery: if you happen to own one of those new 1005HA or 1101HA netbooks from ASUS, this battery is a good way to have a backup plan on the road.

Acer Aspire One AO150 Battery: a powerful battery that brings you hours of battery life. These 9 cell batteries can give you much more than you can get from those lower capacity batteries. They are a bit larger but worth the investment.

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5 Best Checkpoint Friendly Netbook Bags

These days getting on planes has become quite a hassle. You’ll have to go through all kinds of checkpoints and security procedures to fly from most airports. When you go through these checkpoints, you are going to have to have your laptops and those types of electronics handy. After all, you don’t want the officials to go through all your stuff while you are going through all these checkpoints. That’s where checkpoint friendly cases and bags come in so handy. They save you time and let you get to your flight faster.

If you are planning to carry a netbook with you during your trip, these 5 checkpoint friendly netbook bags & cases can save you time:

Solo TCA511-4 Tech Collection Netbook Bag: allow clear CheckFast x-ray scanning. Has plenty of space for your accessories, documents, and so on.

Kroo Black TOTE Check Point Freindly Bag: a pretty low profile checkpoint friendly netbook bag that protects your laptop and makes your life easier too!

Nylon Checkpoint Friendly Velcro Netbook Sleeve Case: designed specifically for HP netbooks though it works for other units as well. Makes it so easy to go through security procedures at airports. (more…)

7 Best DVD Burner Kits for Netbooks

As most netbook owners would tell you, netbooks are super portable and easy to carry. One reason for that is the omission of DVD drives on these laptops. You don’t need a DVD drive to take with you on the go, but if you are planning to burn a DVD at home or office, it’s nice to have a portable drive that you can connect to your netbook to enhance its capabilities. There are many external DVD burners out there on the market, but not all of them are portable. So if you intend to take your DVD burner with you during a trip, those heavy drives can make things  a bit convenient. But you can always settle a portable drive for your netbook to keep things simple.

If you are looking for a portable DVD drive to take with you on the go just in case you need it, here are 7 cool ones you should try:

Toshiba PA1476U-1KIT On-the-Go Trio Bundle: a cool bundle that has everything you need to get the most out of your netbook on the road. It has a protective case, a travel mouse, and a multi-format DVD burner (supports CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW, +R/-R Double layer).

Samsung USB External Slim DVD-W: a very slim and portable DVD burner for your netbook. It’s a USB drive and works with both Windows and Mac (in case you are running Mac OS on your netbook).

AGPtek Slim Lightscribe External Netbook Writer: a super slim DVD writer that you can take with you for travel. Burns CDs and DVDs. Compatible with Lightscribe media too.

NU Slim USB External SuperMulti Drive DVD Burner: it’s a slot loading DVD burner for your netbook that is slim and light-weight. Works with Mac as well. (more…)

5 Cool Netbook Messenger Bags

So you want to take your netbook with you on the go without actually have to carry it in your hands? Maybe you want to take a few accessories with you as well just in case. In that case, messenger bags are decent accessories to pick up that can give you more flexibility on the go and protect your netbook as well. Not all messenger bags for netbooks are created the same, but the majority of them give you enough space to take your laptop and its accessories with you on the go.

If you are looking for a messenger bag for your mini laptop, here are 5 models worth a consideration:

Mobile Edge Ultra Portable Messenger Bag: can handle your netbook or even your Macbook. Has pockets all over the place, giving you the flexibility and space to take as many things as you need with you.

Case Logic XNTM-4 Messenger eSling: a compact and attractive messenger bag that keeps your netbook secure against accidents and has plenty of space for your accessories too.

Kroo Brown Messenger Bag for 10″ Netbook: it’s made out of nylon with cushioned laptop compartment and reinforced frame to protect your laptop on the go. (more…)

Top 5 Handy Netbook Tables for Pros and Joes

Working with laptops at home could be a bit inconvenient if you do not address the issue of the heat that comes out of the back of your laptop. No matter how cool your laptop, it is going to heat up once you start doing things with it. If you intend to actually put it on your lap, the whole experience could become a bit inconvenient. That’s where netbook tables come into play. They help you go about using your netbook without worrying about the heat issue. Besides, they enable you to keep your best posture when using your netbook, so you won’t have to deal with neck and back issues after playing with your netbook.

If you are looking for an affordable and compact tablet to use your netbook on, here are 5 netbook stands you should look at:

My Place Myplace Laptop Table Notebook Workstation: a light-weight and flexible netbook workstation that makes using netbooks quite convenient. It comes with built-in mouse pad and fold out legs as well.

E-Stand LD09 W White/Black Laptop Table: a pretty flexible laptop desk that not only keeps your netbook secure, it cools your gadget down as well (with its fans). Can be used in all kinds of places.

E-Table Laptop Table With Cooling Fan: it’s a super portable lap desk that not only gives you the chance to use your netbook without putting additional pressure on your body or back, it can also cool down your netbook as well. (more…)

6 Cool Netbook Totes for Road Warriors

Netbooks may be super portable gadgets, but you are still going to need a good carrying case to take them with you on the go. You can always settle for a netbook case to keep your gadget protected on the go, but totes/bags are more handy if you don’t want to carry your netbook with you in your hand at all times. Netbook totes are great for women on the move. They are easy to handle, and they do keep your netbook safe. And they don’t take too much space anyway. So if you have got your netbook and are looking for a cool carrying case, you should try these 6 netbook totes:

Clark & Mayfield Sellwood Netbook Tote: a premium tote bag for netbooks that fits 9-11 inch netbooks and has plenty of pockets and space for accessories and other things to carry around. It has a premium look and feel and is durable too.

Black Ladies Business Tote: comes with a cool netbook sleeve to give you everything you need to keep your gadget protected on the go. It’s very solid, and it comes with enough space to let you carry other things that you need to carry with you at all times.

Miim Netbook Ladies Summer Laptop Tote: a very attractive tote that keeps your 10 inch netbook safe and looks good too. Has numerous pockets for laptop accessories and other valuables

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18 Best Tough Netbook Cases for the Road

You don’t have to be a genius to figure out how fragile netbooks can be. It takes only a bump or drop to damage your netbook and even brick it. The last thing you want to do is leave anything to chance and feel sorry when your netbook is damaged in an accident. By getting a tough case for your netbook, you can protect it against scratches and bumps and lengthen its life.

If you are looking for a shock proof case for your gadget, here are 18  tough netbook cases you should consider:

CaseCrown Premium Air Cell Padded Briefcase: an air cell protective case for your netbook that keeps it safe against bumps and accidents.

Premium Memory Foam Pouch Case: Shock absorbing memory foam pouch is not only anti-shock but also water resistant too.

Kroo 11273 Cube Case: it’s a very affordable case that can protect your netbook against dust, water, bumps on the road. It’s very solid all around.

BauBau Checkpoint Friendly Memory Foam Sleeve: designed specifically for checkpoints, it’s water resistant and comes with reinforced foams to protect your netbook.

Qnkki 10″ Anti Shock Laptop Sleeve: an affordable, anti-shock sleeve for 10 inch laptops and netbooks. It can handle water accidents as well.

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5 Cool Accessories for Nokia Booklet 3G

Nokia Booklet 3G is one of the best netbooks available on the market. It’s actually quite unique as it comes with features, such as on-board GPS, that are not available in other netbooks. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on one of these models, you are going to quickly realize that this is not your everyday netbook. The device is stylish, powerful, and great on the go. Of course, just like any other netbook, you don’t want to abuse your booklet 3G and keep it unprotected on the go. You also want to pick up accessories that help you get more out of your netbook. That’s why these 5 cool booklet 3G accessories are worth a look:

invisibleSHIELD for the Nokia Booklet 3G: it’s a scratch proof, invisible protection for your Nokia booklet 3G that improves grip and doesn’t add any bulk to your netbook.

Air Cell Protective Case for the Nokia Booklet: if you are worried about dropping your booklet 3G or just don’t want to take the chance, this air cell case comes in handy. It’s bump proof and can save you potential headaches on the go. (more…)